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12 Day itinerary in Nepal, Asia

Everest Base Camp Trek

High in the Himalayas, miles from the luxuries, cars, and conveniences, The Everest Base Camp is the journey to the top of the world and an adventure of a lifetime. For those whose dreams soar even higher than the clouds, the trip offers you to get immersed in the highlands of insane heights and so ... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Average
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Recommended Age

Minimum 12
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Maximum 55
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Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Tour Leader, Driver

starting point

Kathmandu

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Indigenous culture

Meet local people

Hiking

Nature & Wildlife

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Experience a thrilling mountain flight

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Enjoy spectacular views of mountains from Kalapathar viewpoint, including Mount Everest

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Take an adventurous journey towards world's highest peak, Everest base camp

4

Explore the worldrenowned mountaineer 'Sherpa' culture

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding - 3 hrs trek

Our guide picks you up from the hotel for 30-35 minutes of an early morning flight to Lukla. The flight to Lukla itself is a great adventure with an aerial view of the vast landscape with lush valleys and hills, view of the Himalayan range, wavy rivers and valleys. We meet the rest of the team (i.e porters) and begin on the short trek to Phakding. Watching the local settlements and spinning prayer wheels, we descend to Chheplung village past mani walls. Crossing several suspension bridges, we today walk through dense forest that is home to diverse flora and fauna. Overnight at local guest house.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

place Trek to Namche - 6 hrs trek

The trail today goes through the upstream along the riverbank to the junction of Bhote Koshi River and Dudh Koshi River. We will have to cross a Hilary bridge. Then we will ascend for Namche Bazaar. On the way, it gives a chance us incredible photographic opportunities as the peaks of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8511m), Nuptse (7879m), Arna Dablam (6856m) and Taweche (6542m) come into view for the first time of the trip. Overnight at local Guesthouse.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

place Acclimatization day

We rest this day at Namche Bazaar to acclimatize to the new altitude, which is an ideal place to spend a rest day before heading off towards higher elevation. Instead of resting in your lodge, it is recommended that you stay active and mobile during the acclimatization day. A few hundred feet vertical treks during the day will help you properly acclimatize. Or rather you can spend the day exploring Namche Bazaar. The place is center of the Everest region and has plenty of lodges, tea shops, souvenir shops, ATMs, money exchangers, Internet cafes, government offices, restaurants, bakeries, etc. You can visit Visitor Center near the headquarter of the Sagarmatha National Park where you can observe an assortment of things allied to the first Everest ascenders, Sherpa culture and learn about the various flora and fauna of the Sagarmatha National Park. Surrounded by the snowy peaks of Kongde and Thamserku and the sacred peak Khumbila, Khumjung hosts a well-known monastery that houses a yeti scalp. You can also visit Hillary School at Khumjung. Overnight at local guest house.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

place Trek to Tengboche - 5 hrs trek

After breakfast, we will leave for Tengboche. The trial goes ups and downs offering us the splendid view of snowy caps like Everest, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Ama Dablam. The trekking today is moderate and not difficult. The views just will keep getting better as we move ahead. You can get to encounter animals, visit some monasteries and go through some beautiful village on the way to Tengboche. There is a possible view of wildlife including musk deer, a herd of Himalayan Thar and colorful pheasants. Going through forest and river, we will be at Tengboche. We then stay overnight at a guest house.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

place Trek to Dingboche - 4 hrs trek

Travel through a forest before crossing the Imja River. Reach the village of Pangboche. The route continues through summer pastures to Dingboche (4,410 m), where you will spend your night. Today is an easy day with just 3-4 hours of walking.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

place Another acclimatization day

Stay in Dingboche for a day and allow your body to adapt to the changing altitude. You have the option of booking a hike up to Chhukung if you are interested in it. The hike will start at around 8:30 in the morning after breakfast. The trek up to Chhukung is not that difficult. Enjoy great views of the mountains, specially that of Ama Dablam. It is a quick trip back down to Dingboche for the night. You might encounter strong winds while returning.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

place Trek to Lobuche - 5 hrs trek

Start with a gentle climb for about one and a half hours. Reach Thugla, leaving behind the Trekkers Aid Post at Pheriche. A western volunteer doctor supported by The Himalayan Rescue Association is stationed here and offers treatment and consultation to trekkers travelling through this route. Have your lunch at a teahouse in Thugla. Time to conquer the steepest section of today's journey. Climb uphill for one and a half hour. The higher you move the better the views get. Descend down highland pastures to reach Lobuche. Head for your accommodation. Today's trek lasts for about 4-5 hours.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

place Trek to Gorakshep and visit Everest Base Camp - 8 hrs trek

Today is a long 8 hours walk to reach base camp. Our trek starts walking over the rocky path with the view of glacial ponds and icebergs. We climb through meadows and moraine stone steps then reach to Gorakhshep, either climb to Kalapathar (5,555 m) or continue heading to Everest base camp. Kala Patthar (5,550 m) is a small peak literally meaning ‘black rock’. After some moment we will be at a place no lesser than a paradise. After spending some memorable time in base camp, we will return to Gorakhshep. Overnight at Guesthouse.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

place Trek to Pheriche - 7 hrs trek

As scheduled, we start early in the morning and after about two hours of an ascent, we reach Kala Patthar. The strenuous ascent to the summit is rewarded with a view beyond our imagination. Kala Patthar is decorated by prayer flags and cairns and has small stupa and weather station at its summit, where you are surrounded by glaciers and incredible panoramic views of the mountains that include Pumori, Nuptse, Changtse, Ama Dablam, Taweche, Everest and Kantega. We have breakfast back at Gorekshep and descend to Pheriche for a well-earned rest. Overnight at local guest house.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10

place Trek to Namche - 6 hrs trek

Retrieving journey to Namche Bazaar is pleasantly through valleys and pasturelands. We descend to the lower altitude where breathing becomes easy and the temperature keeps rising as we move further to the lower altitude, passing through Tengboche and continue through enjoying the picturesque view of Monjo valley. You will now follow your footsteps back to Lukla with spectacular views of Amadablam. We continue through the hillside blanketed by rhododendrons and juniper trees and keep a lookout for wildlife such as colorful pheasants, mountain goats, snow leopards, etc. The distance of the mountains makes you feel watching for all the time. Stay overnight at Namche Bazaar.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11

place Trek back to Lukla - 7 hrs trek

As we are trekking back, our path goes steeply downhill. The more we trek downwards the more we feel easier to breathe as the air gets denser. You will be continuing the trail taking after the Sherpa village and following the Tenzing and Hillary suspension bridge. The trail is full of picturesque view of the landscape and some mountain scenarios. Following the banks of Dudh Koshi River and crossing back many suspension bridges, we pass through forests and small villages, we make our way to Lukla which will be our final stop in Solukhumbu region. You can explore Lukla Bazaar and shop local items there and celebrate your successful and safe trek with your crew. Overnight at Lukla.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12

place Fly back to Kathmandu

Early morning, we leave Tenzing Hillary airport boarding a scenic 35-minute flight back to Kathmandu. Flying over the clouds and enjoying the mesmerizing view of the Khumbu region, we will be carrying an unforgettable and successful journey to the EBC. Upon arrival, your guide will transfer you to the hotel where a good rest after a long trek will be crucial. In the evening, we have a farewell dinner together.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Breakfast (12)
  • Lunch (11)
  • Dinner (11)

Transport expand_less

  • All the airport and hotel transfers by private vehicles.
  • Both way domestic flights. (Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu)

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  • All the essential trekking permits for the trek.

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  • An experienced and government certified guide for the trek.
  • Twin sharing local lodge accommodation during the trek
  • Helicopter rescue service in case of emergency evacuation. (In this case you should have your own tr
  • 1 complementary farewell dinner at typical restaurant with cultural program.
  • First aid medical kit carried by our local guide.
  • Rain protection duffel bags and sleeping bags to use for the trek. (should return after the trek)
  • Adventure certificate upon successful trip completion

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  • Extra nights in Lukla if flight is cancelled or postponed due to bad weather. Tips
  • Kathmandu hotel accommodations
  • Nepal entry visa and international flights
  • Porters are available at an extra cost.

About Ganesh

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I have been in tourism for 15 years and started my career as a porter and became a trekking guide. Before I established my own company, I had worked as a trekking leader for several years and visited most of the trekking routes of Nepal.

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$1,150.00 USD